I am planning on leaving my husband when our rental lease expires, can I take the children?

Yes, he can. You cannot simply "take" the children with you and not expect to get some fallout in the divorce. Until there is an order giving...

Can I withhold giving back property until I receive money I am owed?

Technically, no. If the order gives him possession of those items, then you cannot withhold them (legally). As a practical matter, you could...

Last year i filed for a divorce an called it off bc he wouldn't give me any money

It depends how badly you REALLY want the divorce. You can sue for divorce and spend months and months fighting over what I'm gathering isn't a...

If sibling filed bankruptcy and they owed money to parents can the other sibling get 1/2 of what is owed for their share?

No. First, the obligation to repay belongs to your parents, not you. Second, the bankruptcy will discharge your sister's obligation to repay your...

If my spouse left the marital home 2 years ago, does he have any claim to the equity from the duration of his absence?

Not necessarily. The absence from the property would be a factor to be considered in allocating equity in the home, esp. the $20k you personally...

Order of garnishment of property other then earnings

If SSI is your only source of income, then it usually cannot be garnished. If your assets are as minimal as you claim, then there really isn't...

First, you don't mention whether or not your cell is your only phone - whether there is a land line number or not. Second, generally speaking,...

My husband is not a co-borrower in all my credit cards. He has a house but I am not a co-owner. I live in California.

Yes. Since you're in CA, the house is community property, so it is yours whether your name is on it or not. As for the debt, only YOUR liability...

I am the executor of an estate. I have not distributed all assets. Are those assets at risk of seizure if I file Chapter 7?

If you are a beneficiary, then YOUR portion of the estate is something to be looked at in a bankruptcy. The property you hold for others as the...

What is the best way to handle accumulated medical bills (debt) incurred since fling a Chapter 13 and can they sue me?

As these debts were incurred post-filing on your bankruptcy, the automatic stay isn't applicable to these debts. You owe them. They won't be...